Rev Up the Burn: Drenched Method Workout

Flying Sumo

Targets back, shoulders, arms, butt, and legs

• Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a weight in each hand, fists in front of chin.
• Pivoting on left foot 90 degrees to left (go from facing forward to facing left), step right leg out to side and lower into a wide-legged squat; at the same time, sweep right elbow forward at shoulder level; lower elbow.
• Remaining in squat, continue pivoting 90 degrees counterclockwise and striking with elbow, until you've completed a full circle (4 steps total).
• Do 2 reps. Next circuit, pivot on right foot, sweeping left elbow forward in clockwise motion.
• Switch directions for each new circuit.

Originally published in FITNESS magazine, July/August 2012.